Peripheral Arterial Disease

One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has peripheral arterial disease, or P.A.D., a common, yet serious, disease that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. A brief video on lifestyle changes will inform you about ways to lower your risk of P.A.D.

Blood vessel disease also is called peripheral vascular disease or artery disease. It is the narrowing of the blood vessels in the abdomen, legs, and arms. Read about how you can prevent or slow down blood vessel disease.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015